Chapter 166 Return to Zhao!
"Meet the General."
When Li Si arrived, he immediately saluted Zhao Feng with his fists.
"Greetings, General." Li You immediately bowed.
At this moment, Li You was only in his twenties and still very young. According to his qualifications, he had no chance of becoming a main general.
This was also because Li Si risked his own reputation and was granted the title by the king because of his many contributions to the Qin Dynasty.
If it were someone else, they would never get such an opportunity.
Although the county magistrate can be the chief official in a county city, the fact that Li You was able to hold this position at the age of twenty-something shows that Li Si had made a lot of efforts. Otherwise, Li You’s qualifications would naturally not be enough.
"Greetings to the Chief Justice." Zhao Feng smiled slightly and returned the greeting with a fist salute.
For Li Si.
Zhao Feng didn’t have many close friends, so this was probably just a chance acquaintance.
"Today in the court, the king has issued an edict to transfer my son to serve as a general under the general."
"My son was originally a county governor, but he is also proficient in martial arts."
"certainly."
"Compared to the general's ability to command troops, it is nothing."
“I came here today.”
"I just want to beg the general to discipline my son more. I hope he can become a talent soon and can really help the general."
Li Si said in a gentle voice.
As the current court judge and one of the Nine Ministers, he is a person that the King of Qin values very much.
But when facing Zhao Feng at this moment, his tone was pleading, even humble.
Perhaps the only person who could make Li Si like this was his son.
"I originally thought that the court officer came to my house to ask me to take better care of your son, but I didn't expect that he wanted me to discipline him strictly."
"To be honest, I'm very surprised." Zhao Feng said with a slight smile.
"The General is joking."
"The military is different from the imperial court. Military rules and discipline come first."
"No matter what, I cannot violate military rules and discipline."
"If this is the case, I will not be able to face the king." Li Si said calmly.
Zhao Feng nodded and said, "Don't worry, Tingwei. Since Li You is a general under my command and the king has appointed him, I will not differentiate between what he should have and what he should do."
"In that case, thank you very much, General." Li Si also breathed a sigh of relief.
"I will set off back to Zhao tomorrow. General Li, will you come with me or delay for some time?" Zhao Feng looked at Li You and asked.
Hearing this.
Li You did not hesitate at all and immediately clasped his fists and said, "It would be an honor for me to accompany the general."
To this.
Li Si did not hinder anything.
It would be a good opportunity for Li You and Zhao Feng to get closer along the way.
Li Si was a little surprised when he saw Zhao Feng had no intention of speaking again.
but.
He spoke first: "General, aren't you curious about why the king arranged for my son to serve under you?"
"Why should I be curious?"
"No matter who the king arranges, I will not have any objection." Zhao Feng replied very calmly.
Seeing Zhao Feng's calmness, Li Si was shocked: "I underestimated Zhao Feng's character. I thought he was young and had some omissions in handling things. But now I see that I was wrong. Zhao Feng is calm and steady, and he is flawless."
"Many ministers in the court said that he was a warrior and didn't understand political strategies. Now it seems that they were all false."
After a pause.
Li Si spoke up: "In fact, the reason why my son was fortunate enough to serve under the general was because I went to Zhangtai Palace to ask the king to preserve my bloodline. I had no choice but to do so. Even if we encounter any problems in the future, as long as my son is under the general's command, my Li family's bloodline can be preserved."
The words fell.
Zhao Feng remained calm.
How could he not see Li Si's purpose?
"The court official may be overthinking."
"You are one of the nine ministers of the current dynasty, so there won't be so many accidents." Zhao Feng smiled calmly.
"When the king is alive, the Li family will prosper, but what about a hundred years later?"
"The general should also know that although the court is not a battlefield, it is actually a bloodless battlefield, which is bloodier than a real battlefield."
"As the leader of the new nobles, those old guys can't wait for my death."
"I had no choice but to let my son join the army." Li Si smiled bitterly.
Him at this moment.
It's rare that he revealed his true feelings.
"The Chief Justice is thinking too far into the future." Zhao Feng smiled faintly.
“It’s a bit far-fetched, but I have to think about it.”
"all in all."
"From now on, I will leave my son to the general."
"And in the court, if Wang Wan and his ilk dare to target the general in the future, Li Si will not sit idly by." Li Si said with a serious face.
Obviously.
This was another reason why he came today, to show goodwill to Zhao Feng.
In the court.
In the past, Han Fei spoke for Zhao Feng. Now Han Fei is governing Zhao, and it will take some time for him to return. However, it can be predicted that the day Han Fei returns will be the day he will be among the Nine Ministers.
His contribution to the governance of Zhao was enormous.
Moreover, Han Fei's reputation had already spread throughout the world, so his promotion to the rank of Nine Ministers was a natural progression.
Zhao Feng smiled at Li Si's kindness and said, "Then I'll have to trouble the Minister of Justice."
He didn't refuse.
After all, it was Li Si who took the initiative to show goodwill this time, so Zhao Feng naturally accepted his goodwill.
There was no loss for Zhao Feng either.
Li You, who was standing aside, was listening to the conversation and looking at Li Si with eyes full of affection.
For him, his father has already given his all.
"Actually, I have one more question I want to ask the general. Of course, the general doesn't have to answer it." Li Si smiled at this time.
"What questions does the Chief Justice have? Feel free to speak up." Zhao Feng waved his hand.
"Do Han Fei have a close personal relationship with the general?" Li Si asked.
Zhao Feng took a look and said calmly, "He can be considered a close friend."
“No wonder.”
"Back then, Wang Wan and Chunyu Yue targeted the general many times, and Han Fei spoke up for them every time. I see." Li Si nodded in sudden realization.
"Justice, please continue speaking." Zhao Feng could see that Li Si had something else to say.
"I really can't hide it from the General."
"When Han Fei first returned, I did some wrong things and have always wanted to apologize to Han Fei, so..." Li Si said with a guilty look on his face.
To Han Fei.
Maybe he really does feel a little guilty.
In the court, in the friendship that once existed.
But only he himself knows what he really thinks in his heart.
Whether it was out of helplessness or necessity, all depended on Li Si himself.
"It is better for the Tingwei to handle this matter himself."
"After all, what the Tingwei wanted to do was not something that an outsider like me could persuade."
"If the Chief Justice is really interested, just go and say it in person." Zhao Feng said lightly and directly rejected Li Si.
If it hadn't been for my reminder, Han Fei might have died at the hands of Li Si.
This matter had to be resolved by Li Si himself, and Zhao Feng would not ask Li Si for mercy.
Zhao Feng could not do such a thing as using the so-called saintly heart to make others forgive the evil people.
"well."
Li Si sighed and nodded.
"Father."
"Although I don't know what happened between you and Uncle Han, as a son, when I return to Zhao, I will personally go to Uncle Han to apologize." Li You said with a serious face.
Seeing Li You like this, Li Si nodded with relief.
At this time!
"elder brother."
"Are you leaving Xianyang tomorrow?"
Zhao Ying's voice sounded nearby.
Hear the sound.
Li Si and Li You couldn't help but look over.
"What a nice view."
Li You was stunned at the first sight.
Zhao Ying was wearing a black and red long dress and had a special temperament. Li You was stunned at first sight.
only.
Zhao Ying didn't pay any attention to him at all, but walked straight towards Zhao Feng.
"kindness."
"Let's leave tomorrow." Zhao Feng nodded.
"Then what should I do?" Zhao Ying said reluctantly.
"I have already arranged everything. Starting from tomorrow you will go to the Royal Palace's Grand Medical Hall to study. When Master Chen nods, you can come to the army to find me." Zhao Feng smiled slightly.
"How long will it take?" Zhao Ying asked.
"That depends on when you can learn it." Zhao Feng said with a smile.
"All right."
Zhao Ying could only nod helplessly.
"This must be the admiral's sister."
"She is really a natural beauty."
Li Si immediately smiled at Zhao Ying.
"This is Li Si, the court judge."
"This is his eldest son, Li You."
Since Li Si had spoken, Zhao Feng had no choice but to introduce himself.
Zhao Ying took a look, bowed slightly, and then said to Zhao Feng: "Brother, I'll go down first."
After saying.
Zhao Ying just turned around and left.
She didn't like being with outsiders.
However, Li You's eyes kept following Zhao Ying's figure until she completely disappeared.
"General Lee."
"We will set off tomorrow. If you need anything, go back home and prepare it."
"The army is not like Xianyang, and Yunzhong is not a prosperous place either. We still need to make preparations." Zhao Feng said to Li You.
"Thank you for your reminder, General. I understand." Li You immediately bowed.
"The general will be leaving tomorrow, so I will take my son and leave first."
Li Si naturally understood Zhao Feng's intention to send the guest away, so he immediately clasped his fists and bowed, then left with Li You.
Looking at the backs of Li Si and his son.
Zhao Feng smiled faintly: "Li Si, you have the ability, but unfortunately your mind is still too narrow."
"Just by looking at what he did to Han Fei and even trying to kill this classmate, we can see his character. Besides that, although he was loyal to the Qin State, he was ruined by his own greed. If he had not tampered with the will, perhaps his entire family would not have been torn to pieces."
"Li You."
"This is a brilliant move."
"At least he is under my command. If he continues to follow me, I can indeed protect him." - Outside Zhao's house! "You'er, you were a little abrupt just now."
Back in the carriage, Li Si immediately scolded his son.
"Dad, how have I been rude?" Li You's expression changed.
"Why did you keep watching when Sister Zhao Feng came out just now?"
"How could you not know this is so rude?" Li Si frowned.
“This…this…”
"It was indeed my fault." Li You admitted his mistake immediately.
"Yuer."
"You are still unmarried because you don't like marriage."
"But you'd better not worry about Zhao Feng's sister." Li Si said in a deep voice.
"Why?" Li You glared.
"I have heard of it before."
"Zhao Feng is different from other ministers in the court. He doesn't like marriage alliances, and he will not force his sister to marry. After Zhao Feng was promoted to general, there were naturally people in the court who wanted to marry him, but they had never even met Zhao Feng."
"And Zhao Feng has also said that if he wants to marry his sister, no one can force her unless she is willing."
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"Even if his sister never gets married, the Zhao family will continue to support her." Li Si said slowly.
Hearing this!
Li You showed a trace of emotion on his face: "The general's temperament is really incomparable to ordinary people."
"I'm glad you understand."
"You'd better not try to get Sister Zhao Feng's help."
"Once you have secured your position as the commander-in-chief of the Wu'an camp, your father will personally find a marriage for you in the court." Li Si smiled slightly.
"Don't worry about my marriage, father." Li You immediately refused.
His gaze was directed towards the Zhao residence, with a burning look in his eyes.
Seeing this, Li Si naturally understood what his son was thinking.
Simply, I'm too lazy to pay attention to it.
…
Time flies! Zhaodi.
At present, the whole Zhao area has not yet been divided into counties. It is governed as two counties, with Han Fei as the chief official.
In Handan city.
Inside the former prime minister’s residence.
Han Fei sat in the middle, and on the table was a pile of official documents.
Even with Han Fei's talent, it was a bit strenuous at the moment. Looking at the dark circles under his eyes, it was obvious that Han Fei had not had a good sleep for many days.
"grown ups."
"You work so hard reviewing documents every day, you should combine work with rest."
"If this continues, I'm afraid your body won't be able to bear it."
An official said to Han Fei respectfully.
"No problem."
"As long as we hold on for another month, the government affairs in Zhao will basically be clear." Han Fei said without raising his head.
"Brother Han seems to be living a good life."
“I am accompanied by official documents every day.”
At this time.
A voice sounded in Han Fei's ears.
Hear the sound.
Han Fei, who was immersed in official documents, rarely put them down, raised his head, and looked towards the palace door with a smile on his face.
“Yo.”
"Isn't this our General Zhao Feng?"
"Why are you back from vacation so soon?" Han Fei asked Zhao Feng with a hint of sarcasm.
"If you don't come back, how should we set up the Wuan camp?" Zhao Feng smiled and sat next to Han Fei.
The officials in the hall were startled and saluted Zhao Feng hurriedly: "Greetings, General."
"Nothing." Zhao Feng waved his hand.
"Thank you, General."
The officials in the hall immediately stood up stiffly.
"Look at the dark circles under your eyes. How long have you not slept?"
"Would you like to go for a drink?"
"There is a Jiuxianlou in Handan City." Zhao Feng said directly to Han Fei.
"Go, why not go?"
"I didn't drink at your wedding banquet, but you can't escape the fine wine from Jiuxianlou." Han Fei said with a smile.
Zhao Feng raised an eyebrow: "Then why are you still sitting there?"
"Ha ha."
Han Fei put down the document and stood up.
Then he followed Zhao Feng and walked out of the palace.
It can be seen how much he valued Zhao Feng's invitation and he did not refuse it at all.
Inside the Jiuxian Tower!
VIP room on the third floor.
“I can’t tell.”
"You are the top VIP in this Jiuxianlou. Where do you get so much money to buy wine?"
Looking at the VIP room on the third floor and seeing people queuing up to buy wine below, Han Fei couldn't help but smile.
"The annual salary is enough." Zhao Feng smiled faintly and didn't say much.
"VIPs can enjoy the best wine, I won't be polite today."
"Waiter."
"Bring up the best wine." Han Fei shouted.
"Okay."
The waiter's voice came immediately.
Soon, several jugs of wine were brought up.
"The king has granted Wu'an the camp."
“It’s obviously of great significance.”
"Brother Zhao, how do you feel?"
Han Fei poured a glass of wine and said with a smile.
"How can I feel this? I will feel it when I am really conferred a title of nobility by military power in the future." Zhao Feng smiled faintly and drank a glass of wine.
"To be crowned a lord based on military power, you must be a lieutenant, and only those above the rank of lieutenant can be crowned a lord."
"Brother Zhao, I'm optimistic about you." Han Fei raised his glass and toasted Zhao Feng.
"Don't think highly of me. This time you will be ordered to govern Zhao. After returning to the capital, you will be one of the Nine Ministers."
“I never expected that.”
"Han Fei, who was desperate at the time, is now almost becoming one of the nine ministers of the Qin Dynasty."
Zhao Feng had a teasing smirk on his face, as if he was thinking of Han Fei's appearance in the cage, or perhaps he was thinking of the way Han Fei was forced to submit after being bullied by him.
"Would you please stop mentioning it?"
Han Fei looked at Zhao Feng helplessly.
After being captured, when Han Fei first faced Zhao Feng, he really wanted to strangle Zhao Feng to death.
It is really an insult to scholars and so uncivilized.
"Ha ha."
"This is a feeling." Zhao Feng laughed.
"Speaking of which."
"I still want to thank you."
"If it weren't for you."
"I'm afraid I'm dead now, not only because I was determined to die, but also because of Li Si."
"I owe you two lives." Han Fei's eyes were filled with indescribable gratitude at this moment.
Perhaps it was because of his life-saving grace that whenever someone in the court targeted Zhao Feng, Han Fei would jump out to speak for Zhao Feng regardless of the consequences.
The time they spent together not only made Han Fei feel grateful to Zhao Feng, but also made him feel like he had found a close friend.
"In this camp formation, two of the main generals were my original deputies. Do you know who the third main general is?" Zhao Feng asked with a smile.
"I only know that your camp was named Wu'an, but I don't know anything else."
"Who is it?" Han Fei asked immediately.
"Li You." Zhao Feng smiled.
Hearing this name.
Han Fei's face changed slightly, and then he took a sip of wine: "Li You, I know."
"Son of Li Si."
"Compared to Li Si, his son is quite upright."
"But Li Si is thinking too much now. The king is still in his prime, and he is already planning for the future."
"I have arranged for Li You to be under your command. No matter what happens in the future, as long as he follows you closely, you should be able to protect him given your character."
"Li Si, what a good plan." Han Fei smiled faintly.
Talking to smart people can be quite boring sometimes, because they can think of deeper meanings with just one sentence.
Han Fei naturally saw through it at a glance.
"Li Si was afraid that if Fusu succeeded to the throne in the future, Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang would not let him go, so he arranged for Li You to join the army."
"It's just that Li Si is still thinking too much."
"Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang are so old now. I don't believe they can live more than ten years." Zhao Feng said speechlessly.
Li Si was young and was one of the Nine Ministers.
Although Wang Wan's two old guys are shrewd and scheming, they are indeed old.
They are already over sixty, can they still live to be over eighty? "Hahaha."
"You have a very poisonous mouth."
"If Wang Wan and the others heard this, they would be furious."
Han Fei burst into laughter.
"It would be best if you die of anger, so that you don't have to annoy me all the time." Zhao Feng also laughed.
At this time!
"My Lord."
"General Li You is on the first floor and would like to see Lord Han Fei." Zhang Ming's voice sounded outside the room.
"Li You?" Zhao Feng's expression was calm, and his eyes turned to Han Fei: "Whether I see you or not depends on you."
"See."
"I, Han Fei, am not such a stingy person."
"Besides, what happened with his father cannot be blamed on him." Han Fei also smiled indifferently.
Zhao Feng nodded and said to Zhang Ming at the door: "Bring it up."
After a while.
Li You came into the room.
When I saw Han Fei.
Li You knelt down without any hesitation.
"Nephew Li You apologizes to uncle on behalf of father."
Speaking of.
Li Youna bowed his head.
See this scene.
Han Fei glanced at Zhao Feng with a look of surprise.
"Why are you apologizing?" Han Fei asked calmly.
"Although I don't know what my father did to my uncle, it must be unforgivable. As a son, I cannot blame my father for what he did. But as a son, now that I have met my uncle today, I should make amends." Li You raised his head and said respectfully.
"Do you want me to forgive your father?" Han Fei stared at Li You.
…
(End of this chapter)
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